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Homemade Zucchini Caviar

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Homemade zucchini caviar made with tomatoes, onions, and herbs, preserved in jars for a simple vegetarian spread.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 158
Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 onions finely chopped
  • 4 cups zucchini grated
  • 2 cups tomatoes finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

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Cooking Instructions
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
  2. Add onions and cook until softened.
  3. Stir in grated zucchini and cook for 10 minutes.
  4. Add tomatoes, garlic, salt, and black pepper.
  5. Simmer uncovered for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
  6. Stir in lemon juice and parsley.
  7. Spoon mixture into clean glass jars and let cool before sealing.
  8. Refrigerate after cooling.

Nutrition

Calories: 158kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 4gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 104mgPotassium: 626mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1042IUVitamin C: 41mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Cook until most liquid evaporates for best texture.
Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Refrigerate and use within one week.

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